Suntory Whisky : Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara Cask Limited Edition

Tasting characteristics and serving suggestions for Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara Cask Limited Edition by Suntory Whisky

Tasting

Appearance
Reddish-amber hue with golden highlights, revealing an oily texture that reflects the richness of this exceptional Japanese single malt.

Nose
Complex bouquet evoking the atmosphere of Japanese temples, with aromas of black cherry, ripe peach, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sandalwood, Japanese incense, and the dried coconut notes characteristic of Mizunara oak express themselves with elegance.

Palate
Remarkably velvety texture revealing flavors of spiced orange, apricot, and Japanese incense. The aromatic complexity unfolds with notes of honey, exotic spices, and subtle dark chocolate, carried by Mizunara’s unique signature.

Food pairings and serving moments

This exceptional whisky pairs beautifully with fine dark chocolate, aged cheeses, or grilled Wagyu beef. Ideal alongside premium cigars for contemplative moments. Best enjoyed neat at room temperature to reveal its full complexity.

Mixology

An outstanding spirit to savor without embellishment in order to fully appreciate the rarity and complexity imparted by exclusive maturation in Mizunara casks.

An exceptional Japanese whisky aged in Mizunara oak from the Yamazaki Distillery

Suntory Whisky, a pioneer of Japanese whisky since 1899

Founded in 1899 by Shinjiro Torii, Suntory Whisky remains Japan’s oldest spirits company and a pioneer of Japanese whisky with the creation of the Yamazaki Distillery in 1923. The company operates three strategic distilleries: Yamazaki near Kyoto, Chita, and Hakushu in the Southern Alps. Suntory Whisky stands out for its unique approach combining Scottish and Japanese techniques, its sophisticated maturation in Mizunara casks, and excellence recognized worldwide.

Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara Cask, an absolute rarity

Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara Cask Limited Edition represents the culmination of Suntory’s expertise in Japanese oak maturation. Unlike other expressions that only undergo a Mizunara finish, this single malt is aged entirely for over 18 years in these exceptional casks. Mizunara oak, a species native to Japan, is a scarce resource used sparingly by the distillery.

This 2024 limited edition is presented in a Mizunara wooden case adorned with washi paper reminiscent of wood grain. This whisky from Japan embodies the Tsukurikomi and Tsukuriwake philosophy, bearing witness to the house’s timeless dedication to the art of Japanese whisky.